Okay, okay. Here's the deal. Maybe we can have non-contentious optics threads, but it might be critical how the initial poster starts. So I propose proceeding something like this............
I have an optics question. I just bought a pre War M-70, and I'm wondering if my Leupold 2.5x8x36 will clear if mounted in low rings.
Now, I understand this is one of the all-time dumbest questions I could ask. After all, pre War M-70s are stupid, Leupold scopes are stupid, and variable scopes are stupid.
I also realize the five official screamer groups I shot, the two club agg records I set, and the world record I tied twice while shooting 1K BR with my Nighforce scope has no bearing on this discussion, is in fact, stupid; and I am arrogant and condescending for mentioning it.
I realize my 500 RWHP, highly modified 4" lifted DMax is also stupid.
I realize that my 24 years as a USAF pilot, culiminating in my job of evaluating the instructors and evaluators is stupid; as is my three tours in the Middle East during OEF and OIF.
I realize that my even mentionioning those above items means I'm arrogant, moralistic, and therefore stupid.
When all the above is considered, I acknowledge I am an idiot, barely worthy of the most miniscule consideration by the least of us on the Campfire (that would be Steelhead).
Now that I have covered most every possible contentious concept associated with me, I
should safely be able to ask:
Will a Leu 2.5x8x36 clear in low rings on a Pre War M-70?
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